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Video: Presenting the 1955 Studebakers

Posted on December 27, 2017 by MCG

Here’s the story on the Studebaker line for 1955—the autos Car Life magazine called “the safest cars on the road.”     Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged 1955 Studebakers, Studebaker

Video: 1948 Tucker Dyno Test

Posted on December 26, 2017 by MCG

Much of the Tucker story is shrouded in myth and mystery, but thanks to Ida Automotive and Preston Tucker LLC,  one data point is now nailed down for good. Here’s a dyno test of an original Tucker 48.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Ida Automotive, Preston Tucker, Tucker 48

Happy Holidays from Mac’s Motor City Garage

Posted on December 25, 2017 by MCG

Mac’s Motor City Garage wishes you all the blessings of the holiday and a healthy and happy new year.    Continue reading →

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MCG Executive Briefing for December 25, 2017

Posted on December 25, 2017 by MCG

One of the earliest Alfa Romeos known to exist, this 1921 G1 will be among the featured attractions at the 2018 RM Sotheby’s Arizona auction. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.  Continue reading →

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Reinventing the Wheel: A Brief History of the Square Steering Wheel

Posted on December 24, 2017 by MCG

A solution in search of a problem? Perhaps, but square and rectangular steering wheels still have a long and fascinating history in the car biz. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Quartic Steering Wheels, Square Steering Wheels

Video: A Cadillac History 1902-1959

Posted on December 23, 2017 by MCG

Coming straight to you from the fabulous 1950s, here’s a swell pocket history of the Cadillac Motor Company. See how the Standard of the World came to be. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History | Tagged Cadillac, General Motors

MCG Executive Briefing for December 22, 2017

Posted on December 22, 2017 by MCG

Smokey Yunick’s first Indy roadster, this 1957 Kurtis-Offy 500G, will be among the star attractions at the Worldwide Auctioneers Scottsdale sale on January 17. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing.   Continue reading →

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